Production Support Engineer

LTS Lohmann Therapy Systems, Corp.; West Caldwell (NJ); On-site; USD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Disability insurance

Job summary

A leading pharmaceutical company in West Caldwell, NJ is seeking a Production Support Engineer. This full-time onsite role involves providing mechanical engineering services, supporting maintenance and production teams, and ensuring equipment efficiency. Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor's in Mechanical Engineering and 2-3 years of experience in a relevant field. Competitive salary range is $85,000 to $105,000 annually.

Qualifications

• 2-3 years of experience in pharmaceutical, manufacturing, or packaging preferred.
• Basic computer and communication skills.
• Team-oriented mindset with strong interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and resolve production issues to maintain manufacturing continuity.
• Support spare parts management, procurement, and inventory.
• Lead small equipment improvement projects and vendor evaluations.

Skills

Mechanical skills

Mathematical skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Minitab

AutoCAD

Job description

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Salary information

This range is provided by LTS Lohmann Therapy Systems, Corp.. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

$85,000.00/yr - $105,000.00/yr

About LTS

LTS Lohmann Therapy Systems is a premier, global Contract Development and Manufacturing Organization (CDMO) and partner the pharma industry trusts most to deliver innovative oral, transdermal, and intradermal drug delivery systems. From concept to market, launch to lifecycle management, we deliver single source oral and transdermal drug delivery solutions that power partners’ market advantage. Every one of our 1,000 plus members of the LTS family, across three continents, is focused on utilizing our collective strength and innovation to explore new therapeutic opportunities, maximize partner value and improve patient outcomes.

We Care. We Create. We Deliver.

Job Summary

As a Production Support Engineer, you’ll provide mechanical engineering services in a pharmaceutical manufacturing environment. You’ll support plant maintenance teams and ensure the efficient service of production machinery, equipment, utilities, and facilities—all while focusing on production uptime and metric improvements.

Location

This is a full-time onsite position located in West Caldwell, NJ.

Shift

• 1st shift starting between 7:00am to 9:00am for 8 working hours, Monday through Friday

What You Will Do

• Spend days on the floor troubleshooting and resolving production issues to maintain manufacturing continuity.
• Support spare parts management, procurement, and inventory.
• Lead small equipment improvement projects and vendor evaluations.
• Write and execute GMP documentation including SOPs, CAPAs, and Change Controls.
• Support maintenance planning and preventive calibration.
• Maintain engineering documentation and technical libraries.
• Serve as a subject matter expert across various manufacturing systems.
• Promote teamwork and serve as a key technical representative.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• 2-3 years of experience in pharmaceutical, manufacturing, or packaging preferred.
• Strong mechanical and mathematical skills.
• Basic computer and communication skills.
• Ability to wear required PPE and lift up to 24 lbs.
• Team-oriented mindset with strong interpersonal skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Minitab/AutoCAD helpful.
• Ability to visualize and troubleshoot equipment issues.
• Experience integrating new innovations into existing methods.
• Knowledge of GMP protocols and regulatory compliance.
• Strong documentation and organizational abilities.
• Leadership and collaboration across global teams.

Equal Opportunity

LTS is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.

Potential benefits

Medical insurance, Vision insurance, 401(k), Disability insurance.

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